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Loading volumes on the network owned by Russian Railways increased by 1.5% in November
2018

According to the latest figures, loading volumes on the network owned and operated
by Russian Railways in November 2018 amounted to 107.3 million tons, 1.5% more than
in November 2017.

Freight turnover in November 2018 increased by 4.3% compared to November 2017 and
amounted to 220.1 billion tariff ton-kilometres. Freight turnover taking into account
empty wagon runs during the same month rose by 4.3% and increased to 280.8 billion
ton-km.

According to the latest figures, loading volumes in January-November 2018 was 1.1807
billion tons, 2.6% more than during in the same period last year.

The railways shipped the following categories of freight during January-November
2018. The figures in brackets show the percentage change compared to January-November
2017.